The BMRCL began generating non-fare revenue as early as 2012-13, but the scale and diversity of income streams have expanded significantly in recent years
Published - April 25, 2026 08:31 pm IST
A major milestone in this segment came in June 2025, when the BMRCL introduced full-body advertisement wraps on trains for the first time.
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In a significant boost to its financial diversification strategy, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has recorded a sharp rise in non-fare box revenue (NFBR), which surged from ₹54 crore in 2024-25 to ₹145 crore in 2025-26, marking an increase of nearly 168%.
Published - April 25, 2026 08:31 pm IST